Colds in babies – snotty and stuffy nose – help?
The first time your baby gets a cold, you probably have so many questions. What should I do? Are they going to be clear of… Read More »Colds in babies – snotty and stuffy nose – help?
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Caring for a sick child
Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen in children – dosage for pain and fever
Facts and advice from pediatricians about painkillers given to children. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are perhaps the most widely used medicines for children at home. They… Read More »Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen in children – dosage for pain and fever
Take time off to care for your sick child at home – the pediatrician’s guide
Your child’s sick and it’s time for you to take some days off work to stay home and care for them. Understandably, you might be… Read More »Take time off to care for your sick child at home – the pediatrician’s guide
Penicillin or antibiotics in children – Penicillin VK, Floxapen or Amoxil?
Sometimes children need penicillin such as Penicillin VK (phenoxymethylpenicillin), Floxapen (flucloxacillin) or Amoxil (amoxicillin). Penicillin is a class of antibiotics which treat bacterial infections such… Read More »Penicillin or antibiotics in children – Penicillin VK, Floxapen or Amoxil?